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Xringer · 05-31-2012, 08:33 AM

"the Prius c’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 53/46 mpg city/highway are the highest of all small hybrids, and the 53 mpg city rating is the highest rating for any vehicle without a plug."

Well, that beats the EPA highway 46 MPG number, and then some! Since a lot of folks aren't going to be driving an average of 70 MPH..

Seems like you might be able to do a lot better if you made that trip under the speed limit..

Next time, get up early and set the cruise control to 55..

I see it was warm, did you use the AC at all? And, were you in Eco mode?

05-31-2012, 08:33 AM	#45 (permalink)
Xringer Old Retired R&D Dude Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woburn Mass USA Posts: 702 Little Red - '12 Toyota Prius c 2 Two 90 day: 57.82 mpg (US) "Whitey" Bulger - '14 Toyota RAV4 LE Thanks: 10 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Amazin! "the Prius c’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 53/46 mpg city/highway are the highest of all small hybrids, and the 53 mpg city rating is the highest rating for any vehicle without a plug." Well, that beats the EPA highway 46 MPG number, and then some! Since a lot of folks aren't going to be driving an average of 70 MPH.. Seems like you might be able to do a lot better if you made that trip under the speed limit.. Next time, get up early and set the cruise control to 55.. I see it was warm, did you use the AC at all? And, were you in Eco mode? __________________ Cheers, Rich Current ride: 2014 RAV4 LE AWD (24 MPG) Wife's Pizza Transporter